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The Family Resource Specialist of the Coast Guard’s
Work-Life Staff is the primary point of contact for all Coast Guard members and their families in the areas of
Special Needs, Child Care, Elder Care, Scholarships for dependents, and the
Coast Guard’s Adoption Reimbursement Program.

The services that can be received from the Family
Resource Specialist include, Special Needs training to units, information
about the Coast Guard’s Special Need Program, assistance in the enrollment
process, information and referrals to community support services and
management of Special Needs Case records.

The Family Resource Specialist can assist spouses
living in government owned or leased housing to become Coast Guard certified
Family Child Care providers. For individuals considering adoption
of children, the Family Resource Specialist can provide the Adoption
application and information to participate in the Coast Guard’s Adoption
Reimbursement Program. Annually in January through April, family members can
obtain a detailed Scholarship packet listing the available
Coast Guard Scholarships. Community resources by county for Child and elder
care programs can also be obtained from the Family Resource Specialist.